The pile burning project, known as Santa Barbara Community Defense Project, was initiated 11:22 a.m. May 11 in Santa Barbara ...

A San Luis Obispo developer filed a Superior Court lawsuit against Santa Barbara County earlier this month, alleging ...

At least 50 gray wolves live in California now, a success story for environmentalists and headache for ranchers ...

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California wildlife officials unveiled a new interactive map Thursday that allows the public to track the location and ...

Initial location: Santa Barbara County, Calif. A new wildfire was reported today at 10:31 a.m. in Santa Barbara County. Globe ...

The annual walk for mental health takes place this weekend at Alma Rosa winery. Funds raised will help with mental health ...

Santa Barbara County sent out its first-ever test emergency alert Thursday at 10 a.m. It was a reminder for people to sign up or update their contact ...

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 on Tuesday to phase out all remaining oil and gas production projects ...

The Santa Barbara lifestyle and housing costs are attractive but making $98,000 a year is low income. A new study shows a jump in Santa Barbara, San Diego and Orange counties.